In the works: A food additive to quell hunger
August 22nd, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 22 (IANS) Researchers are developing a new 'anti-hunger' powder that dieters can just mix into curds or smoothies for freedom from the pangs of hunger.The new ingredient is ... Read more...
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Assam celebrates Bihu festival with bonfires, feasting
January 15th, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Jan 15 (IANS) Bonfires and community feasts were held across Assam as the state celebrated the harvest festival of Magh Bihu Saturday.Magh Bihu also known as Bhogali Bihu is a two-day ... Read more...
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Drum beats wake up Mumbai, Govindas seek pot of luck
September 2nd, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Mumbaikars woke up to beating of drums on Janmashtami Thursday as Govindas got together at their venues to strategise and form human pyramids to reach 'dahi handis' ... Read more...
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Thousands of devotees take part in bathing festival of deities at Puri’s Jagannath temple
June 26th, 2010 - 10:23 pm ICT by ANI
Puri (Orissa), June 26(ANI): Thousands of devotees on Saturday took part in the annual Deva Snana Poornima at the famed temple of Jagannath in Puri, Orissa.Deva Snanna Poornima is observed with ... Read more...
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Devotees defy swine flu scare to celebrate Janmashtami in Maharashtra, UP
August 14th, 2009 - 10:12 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai / Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): Scores of devotees came out in open to participate in the 'Dahi Handi' (curds in a pot) event practised in Maharashtra to mark the festival of Janmashtami, ... Read more...
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Lord Krishna is still all-time favourite on TV, movies
June 10th, 2009 - 9:43 am ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu gods who is portrayed in multiple images as the naughty child, divine lover and eternal philosopher. ... Read more...
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